
Jan 4 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
The Boston Red Sox began the offseason hoping to improve their defense. They did it again by reaching a tentative agreement with third baseman Adrian Beltre. Complete Story...
Jan 5 - By Gregg Bell, AP Sports Writer
The Red Sox and Mariners are working on a trade that would send first baseman Casey Kotchman from Boston to Seattle, according to a person familiar with the talks.
Dec 19 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
Mike Lowell will have surgery to repair a ligament in his right thumb and need six to eight weeks to recover, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The diagnosis negates — or at least postpones indefinitely — a trade that would have sent the 2007 World Series MVP to the Texas Rangers.

Dec 16 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Mike Cameron remembers some advice Terry Francona passed on as a hitting coach when the outfielder was in a rookie league.

Dec 14 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Pitcher John Lackey has finalized an $82.5 million, five-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Dec 14 - By Associated Press
The World Series champion New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in the major league Sunday night opener on April 4.
Dec 10 - By Ronald Blum, AP Sports Writer
The Boston Red Sox are discussing a trade that would send 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers.
Dec 9 - By Associated Press
The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Ramon Ramirez on waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Dec 7 - By Associated Press
The Boston Red Sox got a pitcher on the first day of the winter meetings.

Dec 4 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
Marco Scutaro slipped on his new Red Sox jersey to pose for the cameras, then asked whether he should leave it on for the rest of the news conference.

Dec 3 - By Tony DeMarco, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It’s no secret this free-agent market is unspectacular, overcrowded and slow-moving. And when the deadline for tendering contracts hits Dec. 12, the pool of available talent will get even more saturated.
Nov 23 - By Associated Press
DeMarlo Hale is the new bench coach for the Boston Red Sox under manager Terry Francona.

Nov 19 - By Tony DeMarco, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
So the Boston Red Sox are back in a position they used to find themselves quite regularly, but haven’t in a while: Looking up at the World Series-champion New York Yankees.

Nov 18 - By Tony DeMarco, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The World Series ending on Nov. 4 means a more compact offseason. Less than a week after the season’s final pitch was thrown by Mariano Rivera, general managers convened in a Chicago hotel to do nothing about instant replay, but did stoke the hot stove.
Nov 17 - By Associated Press
The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
Nov 11 - By Associated Press
Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent.

Oct 28 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Roger Clemens isn’t around to pitch for the guys in pinstripes, and Don Zimmer isn’t sitting in the Yankees dugout, ready to charge onto the field at the first sign of an altercation.

Oct 26 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
It’s six years since they’ve been to the World Series, and to the Yankees, that’s almost forever.

Oct 15 - By Tony DeMarco, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim find themselves back where they usually are in October — playing postseason baseball.

Oct 14 - By Bert Blyleven, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a great season, and if they can get past the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, will have a chance to defend their championship.
Oct 13 - By Associated Press
A New Hampshire woman charged with second-degree murder in a fatal crash that followed an argument over the Yankees and Red Sox says her statements to police were coerced and can't be used as evidence.

Oct 12 - By Associated Press
The Houston Astros have received permission from Boston to speak to coaches Tim Bogar and Brad Mills about their open managerial job.

Oct 11 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Forget what the schedule says. The World Series does not start on Oct. 28. It starts on Friday when the Angels visit the Bronx to take on the Yankees in the ALCS.

Oct 11 - By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer
Ace closer Jonathan Papelbon couldn't save Boston's season.

Oct 11 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
Torii Hunter emerged from the visitors' clubhouse at Fenway Park to spray champagne over the fans and family gathered there. Erick Aybar did him one better, handing over bottles of bubbly to those who came from California to see the Los Angeles Angels go for the sweep.